

He was born on March 24, 1982 in Pekin, the son of Kris Ray Moore and Peggy Meints. John married Katie Graham-Owens on November 19, 2016 in Green Valley. She survives.
Also surviving are his mother and stepfather, Peggy (Rick) Chaney of Marquette Heights; father, Kris Ray Moore of Missouri; eight children, Isaac (Shelby) Beach of Glasford, Gunner Moore, Kaden Moore, Dominick Bond, Mason Moore, Maximus Bond, Daphne Simpson, Audrey Moore; two grandchildren Atticus and Harrison; one sister, Jessica May of Marquette heights; three brothers, Trenton (Billie) May of Fort Morgan, Alabama, Joe (Christina) Moore of Aledo, Texas, James (Sarah) Chaney of South Pekin and several nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Pekin Community High School Class of 2001. After graduating he proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. Later he worked as a Quality Control Supervisor for Caterpillar, Inc. in Morton.
He was an avid Chicago Bears fan. John loved spending time with his family and friends.
A celebration of life will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025 at St John’s (Sand Prairie) Lutheran Church in rural Green Valley. His celebration of life will be at the Creve Coeur VFW from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Freedom Paws Service Dogs Foundation, 5407 East Cambron Avenue, Chillicothe, Illinois 61523.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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